HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2004 MinutesCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Call To Order Vice Chair Runk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Liljegren and Wasescha. City Planner Richards, City Administrator Johnson and
Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Chair Dwyer and Commissioner Oswald.
Approval of Agenda: Vice Chair Runk, seconded by Coininissioner Wasescha, moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 3 -0.
Approve Minutes: Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to
approve the Minutes of October 14, 2004 as presented. Carried 3 -0.
Department /Commission Liaison Reports /Other Reports
A. Commission Liaison
B. St. Croix Crossing Update Commission Liaison McComber provided them an update of
ongoing activities.
C. Other:
Visitors /Public Comment There were no visitors to the meeting other than those present for
items upon the published Agenda.
Public Hearings
A. Kowalski's To consider requests for Site Plan, Design Standards Review and Signage
Variance for construction of Kowalski's Market within former grocery retail tenant space at
5801 Neal Ave. N. (2)
City Planner Richards reviewed the October 28, 2004 planning report regarding a request for site
plan review, design standards review and signage variance for remodeling of the former Rainbow
Foods store into a Kowalski's Market and a retail tenant. Richards noted that the market would be a
full service grocery and deli with a Starbucks located within the store space. Richards discussed the
improvements proposed and issues related to the request for signage variance to permit Starbucks
signage in addition to that for Kowals1d's specifically. Richards provided an in issue analysis,
discussing the same and provided conditions to approval should the Commission elect to
recommend approval of the requests.
Vice Chair Runk opened the public hearing for comment.
Mike Oase, Kowalslds Vice President of Operations introduced himself, stated that he is
comfortable with the planning report as it relates to the stores operation and made himself available
for questions.
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John Harris of Harris Architects discussed technical and design issues to the project and addressed
questions from the Commission as to the same. Mr. Harris also discussed the nature of the
proposed lighting for the store as being decorative.
There being no others present, wishing to address the Commission on the request, Vice Chair Runk,
seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 3 -0.
Brief discussion ensued as to the building's design elements and parking lot area design.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Vice Chair Runk, moved to recommend City Council
approval subject to the October 28, 2004 Planning Report as amended to include a condition as to
the parking lot light pole height.
Carried 3 -0.
New Business
A. 2005 Meeting Dates & Council Representation Schedule Vice Chair Runk requested this
matter be carried to the next meeting of the Commission, when all members are present.
Old Business None.
Informational
A. Next Meeting December 9, 2004 7:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting
B. Council Representative November — Commissioner Liljegten
December — Commissioner Wasescha
January '05 — Vice Chair Runk
Adjournment Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to
adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Carried 3 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Julie A. Hultman
Community Development
Approved by the Planning Commission: January 13, 2005. 5 -0